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I think the hat thing in church for women in such position in Britain is more the "head covering for women" hang over from times passed which was always accepted as the norm in church rather than fashion or correct dress.

In the church I was bought up in all women over a certain age and many younger women at that time always wore a hat and in fact in some meetings though not my church if they had not worn a hat they would have been asked to sit at the back.

Today the rules are much more relaxed and everyday church wear normally for anyone under about 60 - 65 does not include wearing a hat and many women now wear trousers normally a smart tailored black or grey pair though other colours especially in summer are worn. At Weddings women of all ages wear them especially if they are on the official guest list.

Having said that the church where my mum's funeral was is still a very strict meeting and women there all wear hats and skirts in fact the women who belong to that church never wear trousers in or out of church and skirts are normally mid calf or longer.

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At Weddings women of all ages wear them especially if they are on the official guest list.

Of course is referring to hats :0)

[Jewels1091]

I'm not Catholic, but have several friends who are...they wear jeans and shorts to Church! That's going too far for me.